Ukraine · City Tours

1-Day Kharkiv Sightseeing Tour with Freedom Square and Gorky Park

1 Day Round trip from Sumska St Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the city's oldest temple and learn about the history of Kharkiv and Eastern Ukraine
02 Walk along Sumskaya Street to Kharkiv Central Park, known for its fountains and Taras Shevchenko monument
03 Explore Freedom Square, created for the Ukrainian Soviet Republic's capital and home to the first Soviet skyscraper
04 Spend time in Gorky Park, considered the best park in Ukraine, with its 55-metre Ferris wheel

Discover Kharkiv's most prominent sights on this full-day tour through the city's historical center, famous parks, and landmark squares. Learn about the history of Kharkiv and Eastern Ukraine at the city's oldest temple, stroll along Sumskaya Street to Central Park, and see Freedom Square, home to the first skyscraper in the Soviet Union. The experience also includes time at Gorky Park, where you can enjoy the largest Ferris wheel in Ukraine.

It is here that the first skyscraper in the Soviet Union is located.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Kharkiv

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kharkiv Historical Center, Freedom Square and Famous Parks

Start the tour in the historical center of Kharkiv.
Go to the oldest temple in the city, where you will get acquainted with the history of Kharkiv and Eastern Ukraine.
Walk along the city's main street, Sumskaya, to reach Central Park. Kharkiv Central Park is famous for its fountains and a large monument to Taras Shevchenko. The city zoo is located nearby.
Continue to the city's main square, Freedom Square. It was created in the 1920s or 1930s, when Kharkiv was the capital of the Ukrainian Soviet Republic. It is here that the first skyscraper in the Soviet Union is located. If desired, we can also visit several art galleries.
Visit Gorky Park, considered the best park in Ukraine. It is home to the largest Ferris wheel in Ukraine, standing 55 metres high.

Where this trip takes you

Freedom Square, Sumska St, Kharkiv Central Park, Gorky Park

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Sumska St 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Personal Kharkiv tour guide support.

What's Not Included

Transfer/taxi service.

Know before you go

This tour is best enjoyed during the warmer months.
On request, it is possible to visit the Ecopark, the park in the Botanical Garden, and the Railway Museum (except on Monday and Tuesday).
This tour is approximately five hours long.
It is additionally recommended to arrange a transfer or use a taxi service.

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